January 2, 1968 �" June 28, 2016
Channing-Celeste Wayne was a brave and beautiful transgender woman and a respected HIV/AIDS activist who served as co-chair of the San Francisco HIV Health Services Planning Council from 2011 until her death.
She was a proud graduate of the University of Phoenix, where she completed a Bachelor of Science degree in management in 2011.
An avid reader, gifted writer, powerful public speaker, and wonderful storyteller, Channing-Celeste brought life and laughter to every space she entered. Her favorite sayings were: "If you want to enjoy the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain," and "You can't grab the world with two hands if you're holding a grudge in one."
She leaves to cherish her memory her partner, Nicholas; her parents, Vicki and Alfonso; her sisters, Lisa and Cheryl; several nieces and nephews; extended family members; and many dear friends.
A celebration of Channing-Celeste's life was held July 30 at her home church, Plymouth United Church of Christ, the Jazz and Justice Church located in Oakland.